B.G. Inks Deal With Atlantic Records
New Orleans rapper B.G. is officially part of Atlantic Records. The former Hot Boy, who has racked up more than 7 million albums sales, signed a multi-album deal Wednesday (April 4) to distribute his Chopper City record label. The signing concludes months speculation of which label B.G. would call home. Atlantic representatives were not available […]
DJ Clue Leaves Hot 97 For Rival Power 105
DJ Clue has left New York radio station Hot 97 to join rival station Power 105.1 (WWPR-FM). The Queens, N.Y.-bred DJ will man the 6 p.m.-10 p.m. slot at Power 105, joining former Hot 97 personalities Ed Lover (afternoon) and Star & Bucwild (morning). The time slot puts DJ Clue in direct competition with Hot […]
Hot 97’s Cipha Newest MTV VJ
Hot 97 DJ Cipha Sounds in now a part of MTV. The turntablist, who will debut as the network’s newest VJ during Sucker Free Week, is prepared to invade the small screen. “When I consider everything I’ve done in my career so far I’d have to say this ranks as one of my highest accomplishments, […]
T.I.’s #1 On The Charts, Ghostface Debuts In Top 5
Grand Hustle/Atlantic recording artist T.I. scored a #1 debut on Billboard’s Top 200 album chart with his new album, King. The album sold a total of 521,702 during its first week on the shelves. In addition to its #1 debut on Billboard’s Top 200, King is also #1 on Billboard’s Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, #1 […]
Willie D: Bell Ringer
Any Geto Boys fan and Houston rap aficionado will tell you, Willie D is a bad dude. But theres six professional boxers and a certain Hip-Hop legend who got The Message first hand. Thats because Willie Dennis brought the same energy hes brought to the mic for the last 17 years, into a short, but […]
Roy Jones Jr.: Of Love & Boxing
To some, Roy Jones Jr. is the best pound-for-pound boxer of all time and the 90s. Hes made history as the one-time Middleweight, Super Middleweight, Light Heavyweight and Heavyweight boxing champion. He struck silver at the 1998 Olympic games, even though most feel he was robbed of the gold. Ever the warrior, the Pensacola, Florida […]
Eminem And Kim Divorce Again
Eminem and Kim Mathers have split again. The rapper has filed for divorce less than three months after remarrying Mathers on Jan. 14. "There has been a breakdown in the marriage relationship to the extent that the objects of matrimony have been destroyed and there remains no reasonable likelihood that the marriage can be preserved," […]
LL Cool J Hosts Fashion Show To Launch ‘Todd Smith’ Collection
Rap icon LL Cool J and Def Jam Records will celebrate the release of the MC’s Todd Smith clothing line with an exclusive in-store appearance and fashion show April 11 at the Virgin MegaStore in New York City’s Times Square. The event will be open to 500 fans, who will get a sneak preview of […]
Rap Mogul Suge Knight: ‘I’m Serving Death Row Its Last Meal
Marion “Suge” Knight has come forward to speak about his recent decision to file for protection under federal bankruptcy laws. Knight’s new counsel, Larry Nagelberg and Laurence Strick, said Knight and Death Row Records sought protection because of a $107 million dollar default judgment awarded to Lydia Harris, ex-wife of imprisoned drug boss Michael “Harry-O” […]
50 Cent To Star Opposite Nicholas Cage In ‘The Dance’
Rap superstar 50 Cent has recently signed up to star opposite Nicholas Cage in Universal Pictures upcoming film, The Dance. The boxing film is based on the life of Billy "The Kid" Roth, a former champion who spent almost 45 years as a volunteer boxing coach and father figure in Louisiana’s state prison system. "Billy […]
Ludacris To Appear As Guest Of Kentucky Derby Festival/Gala
Disturbing tha Peace rapper Ludacris will make an appearance at the 132nd Run for the Roses in Louisville as a guest of the the Kentucky Derby Festival and the Barnstable Brown Gala. An annual event first held in Louisville, Kentucky in 1956 the Kentucky Derby Festival is Kentucky’s largest event. The 28-year-old rapper will join […]
Murs: Dreamchaser
Murs is a hustler. Sure, plenty of people make the claim these days, but few have his work ethic. As a full-time MC, A&R, and host on Current TV, the man is everywhere. He has released 11 solo projects in 10 years, and contributed to several more albums as a member of the groups Living […]
Moonlighting
Artist: Tanya MorganTitle: MoonlightingRating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Sidik Fofana The life of an underground emcee is like that of a door-to-door salesmans. Without the luxury of a mainstream following, the subterranean emcee has about two minutes of album time to sell his product. More difficult to move than say kitchen knives or pre-paid insurance, […]
Gangsta Grillz: Separate But Equal (Mixtape)
Artist: DJ Drama/Little BrotherTitle: Gangsta Grillz: Separate But Equal (Mixtape)Rating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Alejandro Mojado The Souths reigning mixtape king is at it again with his infamous Gangsta Grillz franchise. This time Drama is throwing salt in the game by featuring premier NC rap group Little Brother. They come together to bring us Gangsta […]
Fight Music: The Best Of M.O.P. (Mixtape)
Artist: DJ Eleven & Spitkicker Present…Title: Fight Music: The Best Of M.O.P. (Mixtape)Rating: 4 StarsReviewed by: Jamin Warren Ever listen to M.O.P. for 50 minutes straight? It makes your blood boil. After one spin, DJ Elevens Fight Music: The Best of M.O.P., youre ready to start robbing old ladies and pushing infants down the stairs. […]
Suge Knight Filing For Bankruptcy Protection
The saga of Death Row Records continues as the label’s founder Marion "Suge" Knight is seeking bankruptcy protection for himself and the pioneering record label. Knight’s lawyer Laurence Strick told the Associated Press that the mogul was filing bankruptcy protection in an attempt to reorganize his financial affairs. Death Row is also at the center […]
Former Leaders Of The New School Member Dinco Disses Busta Rhymes
Former Leaders of the New School member Dinco has recorded a diss track directed at fellow ex-member Busta Rhymes in a new song titled "F**k Touch It." Dinco, who raps over the instrumental to Busta Rhymes’ hit single "Touch It," said he recorded the single in response to comments Rhymes made on a DJ Clue […]
Diddy’s ‘Unforgivable’ Best Selling Cologne In The U.S.
Sean "Diddy" Combs new fragrance, Unforgivable, has been the number one selling fragrance for men since hitting stores in February. Reports said the fragrance has been racking up over $1 million a week in sales and representative for Sean John Fragrances, a division of Estee Lauder, told AllHipHop.com that Unforgivable exceeded sales projections by over […]
Tha Dogg Pound Announce Release Date For ‘Cali Iz Active’, Snoop Speaks
Recently reunited West coast group Tha Dogg Pound has set a June release date for their new album, Cali Iz Active. The album features Snoop Dogg, Daz Dillinger and Kurupt a.k.a. Young Gotti, and will be released on Snoop Dogg’s Doggy Style Records in conjunction with Koch Records. “I’m like the quarterback,” Snoop said. “I’m […]
‘The Jumpoff’ Battles Come To New York
UK’s premiere Hip-Hop battling competition The Jump Off will be held later this month at New York nightclub T NY. The club will be transformed into The Jump Off battle arena, which organizers say will resemble an ancient Coliseum in Rome mixed with the Thunderdome from the movie Mad Max. The main event will feature […]